Serving 400 students in grades 7-12, Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pelican Rapids Secondary's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Pelican Rapids Secondary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelican Rapids Secondary is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelican Rapids Secondary's ranking?
Pelican Rapids Secondary is ranked #535 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pelican Rapids Secondary often compared to?
Pelican Rapids Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Barnesville Secondary, Viking Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pelican Rapids Secondary?
The graduation rate of Pelican Rapids Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pelican Rapids Secondary?
400 students attend Pelican Rapids Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pelican Rapids Secondary students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelican Rapids Secondary?
Pelican Rapids Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pelican Rapids Secondary offer ?
Pelican Rapids Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelican Rapids Secondary part of?
Pelican Rapids Secondary is part of Pelican Rapids School District.
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